Northern Michigan University, located in Marquette, Michigan, is a dynamic four-year, public, comprehensive university that has grown its reputation based on its award-winning leadership programs, cutting-edge technology initiatives and nationally recognized academic programs. Northern has a population of about 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students.

Ask a few Northern students what drew them to our university and you will get a variety of answers. That's because there is no single thing that make students want to go to Northern; it is ALL the things that we do here. Northern is big enough to offer a wide variety of academic programs but is also small enough that every time you walk across campus, you'll probably wave "hi" to someone you know.

Curiosity is the raw ingredient of knowledge. It causes us to ask questions, to seek answers, to learn. At Northern Michigan University, natural curiosity and intellectual challenge meet in stimulating classes grounded in the liberal arts. So wherever your curiosity leads you, you can count on the support you need to take the next step, ask the next question, propose the next hypothesis.

The mission of the Northern Michigan University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, Recreational Sports and the United States Olympic Training Site is to create an environment that promotes academic excellence, interpersonal growth and social development; embraces diversity; teaches lifetime leisure skills; fosters spirit and tradition; and builds a lifelong connection to NMU.

Yes, you'll attend your classes, but what else will you be doing as a student at Northern? There's so much stuff to choose from. There's a student organization or club – almost 300 at last count-- for just about every interest. If you're into investigating the paranormal, anime or improv comedy, there's a group. Cheer on your fellow Wildcats at a hockey game or volleyball match. Join a competitive club sport or an intramural team. The sky is the limit.

Press Box

TIFFIN, Ohio – The Northern Michigan University women’s basketball team was defeated 75-63 by Tiffin University in a Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference matchup on Tuesday (Dec. 18) from Tiffin, Ohio. The Wildcats fall to 7-3 overall and 4-2 in the GLIAC, and the Dragons improve to 4-5 and 2-4 in the conference.

The Dragons took the lead out of the gates and kept it for the entire first half, except for when the ‘Cats were able to tie it two minutes into the game. Aside for then, the Dragons led by as many as seven, to take the 31-24 lead at the half.

The second half was dominated entirely by the Dragons. NMU was able to get within six points, but wouldn’t take the lead at all during the remainder of the game. Tiffin would lead by as much as 13 for the game.

Freshman forward Nea Makela led all scorers with 20 points off of two three-pointers, five fields goals and went 4-for-5 from the free throw line. Sophomore guard Alyssa Colla and junior center Annie Rubendunst each added 12 points on the evening. Sophomore guard Lauren Gruber led in rebounds with eight, while Makela added seven.

The ‘Cats shot 39 percent for the game on 22-for-56 and were 11-for-12 from the charity stripe. NMU tallied 22 turnovers to the Dragons’ 13.

For Tiffin, Jessica Harris had 16 points, while Stephanie Kelly added 14 points. Jillian Adams was also in double figures with 10. Harris also led in rebounds with eight, Adams and Jordan Fraley each contributed four.

Tiffin shot 28-for-53 on the night for 52 percent and was 16-for-22 from the free throw line.

The ‘Cats are off until the New Year with a set of games at home, hosting Ashland University and Lake Erie College on the first weekend of 2013.